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A powerful and startling account of the unlikely connection between a convent of cloistered nuns and the condemned women on Texas’s death row, exploring questions around crime and punishment, faith, and retribution in America as only Lawrence Wright can In the fall of 2014, Deacon Ronnie...

Some stories are told with words, others with a lie. Anne's childhood unfolded behind closed doors, a world where the facade of a happy home hid the reality of neglect, emotional abandonment, and abuse. In this lonely minefield, her spirit of self-worth struggled to survive, and the brokenness of unhealed trauma were shadows of those before her, unable to provide a safe place for love.

“You would do well to consult Norbert. He is, as we well know, closer to God than we are.” — St. Bernard of Clairvaux. It is rare to find a historian motivated by deep faith who also possesses the literary craft of a novelist, yet that is precisely the gift that we encounter in Fr. Dominique-Marie Dauzet in Eternal Pilgrim (originally published as Petite Vie de Saint Norbert and awarded the Montyon Prize by the Académie Française). Journey through the turbulent times of St. Norbert of Xanten (1080–1134), who lived in the Holy Roman Empire through schism and the Crusades.

Paru en 1863, cet ouvrage devenu le plus célèbre de son auteur retrace, avec une clarté toute dix-neuvième, la vie de Jésus telle qu’on peut l’entrevoir à travers les récits qui nous sont parvenus. Entre évocation et enquête, il cherche à distinguer tradition et souvenir, et à restituer une figure dans son cadre historique. Immensément populaire à sa sortie, il eut en France un retentissement comparable à celui qu’une œuvre voisine provoqua en Allemagne. À écouter comme une méditation limpide et exigeante sur une existence qui a façonné l’Occident.

Destiny’s Call is the inspiring true story of Scott and Betsy Peterson, a young couple who chose to trust God fully and walk boldly into the unknown. When God called Scott to build a Christian radio station in a place he had never seen, it sparked a journey marked by unwavering faith, courageous obedience, and divine intervention. From Western Nebraska to Northern California, Destiny’s Call follows the Petersons as they navigate life-changing decisions, miraculous provision, and a ministry that would touch thousands of lives.

From Kingpin to Kingdom is the raw, unfiltered story of a man who lost everything—and found something far greater. When the threat of prison bars, addiction, and betrayal left Andrew at rock bottom, he cried out in desperation. That’s when God showed up.

Zacharias has loved Elisabeth all his life. When negotiations are made for their marriage, the childhood friends trust that their future will be bright. But as their story unfolds in their village near Jerusalem, the life they build together is marked by both the joy of love and the sorrows of loss and longing, for as the years pass by, the steadfast couple is never blessed with the thing they desire above all: a child.

Through interviews with twelve remarkable and renowned people of various Christian faiths, author Russell J. Levenson, Jr., explores different ways people come to faith and sustain it in their daily lives. The result is a collection of fascinating, moving, and unique stories, rarely shared with the public.

Bei seinem ersten öffentlichen Auftritt vor der ganzen Welt äußert Papst Leo XIV. die Hoffnung auf einen „unbewaffneten und entwaffnenden” Frieden, der den Grundstein seines Pontifikats legt. Die ersten Ansprachen und Botschaften des neuen Papstes, die hier versammelt sind, fokussieren einige seiner Prioritäten: die Vorrangstellung Gottes, die Gemeinschaft der Kirche und das Streben nach Frieden.

Greek and Roman tales of deities and demigods, what we call myths, are twisted versions of true history: Zeus is Satan, the Titans are the sons of god who came in to the daughters of man, and the heroes of the Golden Age are the mighty men of old—the Nephilim. If you were brought up in church, there’s a good chance you were taught that the pagan gods were imaginary. But God Himself calls them gods. Not only that, He’s judged them, found them wanting, and proclaimed a sentence of death on these rebels. But they’re not dead yet. They’re angry, and they’re coming back.

The helicopter lifted off from a small village in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. Joan sat, tears pouring down her cheeks, staring blankly out the window, unable to take it in. Ten years of her life, her whole heart, and all her creativity had been invested there. Was it now to be abruptly torn away forever, with no completion or closure?

Francesco è il primo italiano perché è fondamentale nel costruire l'identità italiana. Perché scrive la prima, splendida poesia in italiano: il Cantico delle Creature. Perché percorre l'Italia, dalle grandi città alla campagna, e inventa il presepe. Cazzullo racconta la vita straordinaria di Francesco, la giovinezza piena di ideali cavallereschi, la rottura con il padre, la spoliazione, l'incontro con il Papa, fino al grande mistero: le stimmate.

Meticulously sourcing every sentence to the original texts, Jesus: The Complete Works offers a comprehensive and accessible account of Jesus’s life, philosophy, and social mission. This book brings new insight to one of history’s most influential figures, offering illumination for believers and nonbelievers alike.

In Dancing on the Water, veteran missionary and church planter D.W. Hansen shares his incredible journey of faith and the many adventures he’s experienced on the mission field. Through dangers, toils, and snares, the Lord has upheld, protected, and provided for him every step of the way. The miracles in this book aren’t idealized or exaggerated—they’re real. This is the true story of how God makes the impossible possible. Hansen invites you to step out in faith and walk on the water with Jesus—and as you walk, you just might find yourself beginning to dance.

Three countries, two religions, one story. Muslim by Birth, Christian by Choice is the powerful, true story of Karima Burdette, a woman who defies the odds, surviving abuse and overcoming obstacles throughout her life, giving all the credit to her Savior. From the markets of Morocco to the French countryside and all the way to the United States, her journey inspires hope that with God, all things are possible.

From Hollywood dreams to spiritual darkness—and ultimately, to redemption through Christ. In this raw and riveting memoir, Alex Smith takes listeners on a powerful journey through the highs and horrors of life in the entertainment world of Los Angeles. Caught in a web of occult influence, gang violence, and inner torment, Alex spirals deeper into spiritual chaos—haunted by demons both figurative and literal. But just when all hope seems lost, a divine rescue unfolds. This is not just a story of survival—it's a supernatural testimony of God's relentless grace.

Prem Pradhan was led to Christ by members of Bakht Singh's people, in a city near Nepal. He was Nepal's first modern convert. Later, he became Nepal's apostle. By the end of his life, Prem had spent half of his Christian life in prisons. His crime? Preaching Christ and baptizing others. His very first converts were all fellow prisoners. (By law, every convert had to spend one year in prison for the crime of being baptized.) Prem insisted that all his converts obey the law.

Dive into the rich linguistic universe of Pope Francis with "Pope Francis Dictionary: Key Words of the Pope for a Better World”. This fascinating compendium offers a profound look at the words and phrases that have defined the Pope's pontificate, illuminating the path to understanding, compassion, and action in an ever-changing world. From "mercy" and "social justice" to "solidarity" and "hope," each entry provides a window into the teachings and values of the Pope, inspiring listeners to reflect, learn, and act to build a more just and compassionate world.

When life takes you to unimaginable heights and the deepest valleys, how do you hold on to hope? A decorated attack helicopter pilot of Desert Storm, driven by duty and the thrill of aviation, faces his greatest battle not in the skies but at home. With a severely ill child battling intractable epilepsy and a family leaning on him for strength, he turns to the one constant in his life: his faith in Jesus. Through the turbulence of military service and the weight of love for his family, this is the story of a man whose courage isn't found in the cockpit, but in his heart and his trust in God.

Van Harden is known nationally for his creative broadcasting career and inventions. Through his 27 year leadership as Program Director of 50 thousand watt WHO radio in Des Moines, the station has been awarded 13 national Marconi Awards, the radio equivalent of the Emmy, five of which he has received personally for his own morning radio program, which he has hosted for those entire 27 years. He has also owned a radio station and hosted a TV show, but more important to Van has been his 30 years as an adult Bible teacher.